HGV1 Vehicle Collection Driver / Car Transporter Driver

A fantastic opportunity is available to train to become a HGV1 Vehicle Collection Driver / Car Transporter Driver and join this multi-national organisation collecting accident damaged, insurance and salvage vehicles based from one of their expanding depots across the UK.

This is a superb position for someone living within 45 minutes of their nearest depot and who wants a good work / life balance with excellent earning potential.

Job Title: HGV1 Vehicle Collection Driver / Car Transporter Driver

Job-Type: Full-Time

Current Available Locations: York, Newbury and Sandwich

Salary: £37,000 - £45,000 per annum depending upon performance. Includes Basic Pay, Performance Bonus and Additional Bonuses

£45,000+ is achievable for hardworking, fully trained and experienced drivers!

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Hours: 06:00 – 17:00; average 10-12 hour shifts

Overtime: is available on Saturdays in some depots. Some depots offer drivers the chance for nights out to maximise their earning potential.

Description: Using a Multideck Rigid 6-8 Car Transporter + 1 Car Spec Lift the successful candidates will collect insurance damaged and salvage cars and light vans from businesses, garages, body shops and residential addresses and deliver them to the company’s depot/s.

Training: The company is known for providing an excellent service and developing their employees to a very high standard through a comprehensive 6-month training and transition period.

Skills & Experience: To be considered for the role you must be self-motivated, able to work on your own initiative and prepared to get your hands dirty as this can be a physical role. The company are especially interested speaking to candidates with at least 2 year’s commercial driving experience in an HGV Class 1 vehicle. In addition the following key skills and experience are essential:

· Full HGV Class 1 Licence (No more than 3 points on the licence)

· Digi Tacho

· Full DCPC

· Confident and personable when talking to customers

· Willing to work in all weather conditions

Benefits:

· Full, paid for, induction training and continued training throughout employment

· OTE of £37,000 - £45,000 per annum

· Guaranteed £37,000 during training period (first 6-months)

· Pension & full remuneration package

· Employee recognition scheme

· Family days out and events

Additional Information: Initial telephone vetting with the agency before being put forward for the role and a face-to-face interview